HIGH SCHOOL Attended El Toro High School…Was coached by Don Stoll…Was an All-Sea View League selection and All-CIF Division I pick for the Bulls…Helped El Toro to four Sea View titles and four consecutive CIF finals…Won a CIF title, which he names as his most memorable athletic achievement…Also competed in swimming.

CLUB Played for SET Water Polo Club.

PERSONAL Zachary Nelson was born on March 15, 1994 in Orange County, Calif.…Parents are Paul and Cyndi Nelson…Has two siblings, Cameron and Chad…Has yet to declare a major at UCSB…Aspires to one day be a firefighter…Enjoys surfing, skateboarding and bird watching…Favorite movie is “Green Street Hooligans”…Enjoys the music of Led Zeppelin…Names Chuck Norris as his personal hero.